Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Internet Computer Network Expands to 740 Node Machines as Infrastructure Growth Continues

The Internet Computer network has expanded to around 740 node machines worldwide, marking steady growth in the blockchain's physical infrastructure as developers and investors...

DOGE Gains New Utility on Internet Computer Through Plug Wallet Integration

DOGE holders can now access a new way to use their assets on the Internet Computer blockchain following the launch of ckDOGE support in...

UniSat to phase out CAT Protocol support across products as focus shifts to core infrastructure

UniSat has announced it will gradually discontinue support for the CAT Protocol across its products on Fractal, marking a phased withdrawal that will affect...

ICP tokens held on exchanges reach record share as supply trends higher

The share of Internet Computer (ICP) held on exchanges has climbed to a new high, with 11.68% of the circulating supply now sitting on...
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ICP Backs Test Cloud Engine with Revenue Burn Model

A new proposal within the Internet Computer Protocol ecosystem has cleared the approval stage, setting plans in motion to build a test cloud engine...
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Menese pushes private USDC transfers on Solana into testing phase

Menese protocol has announced a new feature allowing private transfers of USDC on the Solana network, marking its latest move to expand privacy-focused tools...
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Cyberpunk404 map app update sharpens mountain tracking and offline access

Cyberpunk404 has rolled out a fresh update to its browser-based mapping tool built on Caffeine, introducing a series of usability improvements aimed at making...
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DOM’s Blast Off Mode Puts Token Burns

A new update from Dawn of Machines is turning token burns into a visible, trackable game mechanic, with its latest “Blast Off” mode introducing...
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China deepens economic ties with Middle East as trade outpaces US

China’s economic footprint in the Middle East has expanded sharply over the past two decades, with investment, construction activity and trade flows pointing to...
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ICP long positions rise as trader sentiment turns more bullish

The long to short ratio for ICP has climbed to its highest level this year, pointing to a clear shift in trader positioning. Data...